Passenger Amenity Building at the RIPTA Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center

The Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Station in Pawtucket, RI, now features a new Passenger Amenity Building #builtbybentley. This addition is an important advancement for bus and rail travelers and further highlights RIPTA’s commitment to improving public transportation services.

Highlights include:

• upgraded facilities such as public restrooms.
• waiting areas with seating and staffed customer-service area.
• dedicated driver break areas.
• real-time passenger information screens
• security office.

RI Public Transit Authority East Side Transit Tunnel

The East Side Transit Tunnel is a critical piece of historic transit infrastructure connecting downtown Providence to the East Side and beyond. The Tunnel was built in 1914 to aid the former trolley lines in climbing College Hill.

Tunnel renovations will include new drainage, improved lighting, structural repairs and the renovation of the 110-year-old bus shelter to its original splendor. The project will also include restoration of the shelter on North Main Street, honoring the historic nature of the Tunnel.

The tunnel drainage, both roadway and surface runoff from above will be replaced along with reinforcing the existing steel structure at the mouth of the tunnel. An entirely new lighting system will be installed as will the introduction of a previously non-existent fire suppression system to protect patrons and employees utilizing the tunnel in the event of an emergency.

This project was recognized with the 2024 Associated Builders & Contractors of RI Excellence in Construction Award.

Historic East Side Bus Tunnel in Providence closed for repairs, renovations (youtube.com)